When analysts provide basic EPS for income from continuing operations that exclude the effects of special (i.e.,
Question:
When analysts provide basic EPS for income from continuing operations that exclude the effects of special (i.e., nonrecurring) gains or losses and certain other non-cash charges, such earnings are frequently referred to as:
Multiple Choice
pro forma earnings.
real earnings.
sustainable earnings.
normal earnings
2. Investors and analysts must have certain capabilities regarding financial reporting which include:
Multiple Choice
an understanding of current financial reporting standards.
an ability to recognize that financial statement information reported is grounded in judgment as well as facts.
all of these answer choices are correct.
recognition that management selects the financial reporting standards used.
3. When a borrower violates a loan covenant that requires the minimum achievement of an accounting measure in the financial statements, the lender can:
Multiple Choice
calls for immediate repayment of the loan.
report the borrower to the IRS.
fire the chief operating officer of the borrower.
immediately seize the loan collateral.
Intermediate Accounting Reporting and Analysis
ISBN: 978-1285453828
2nd edition
Authors: James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach